Wildfires continue to rage in Australia

A state of emergency has been declared in the Australian state of New South Wales as fires in the state continue to burn. So far, 200 homes have been destroyed and one person has died. NBC’s Mara Schiavocampo reports.

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NBC News
February 21, 2015

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>>>a
state of emergency
has been declared in a region near sydney, as dangerous wildfires rage on. the declaration came after
weather forecasts
showed a combination of warm,
dry weather
and strong winds. fire officials say so far, the wildfires have destroyed more than 200 homes and killed at least one man.